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City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
Hyde Road, London, N1 5JU, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.3 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
861
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.3, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 80%, while 59% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 77% recommending the school, although it's worth considering that the level of parental feedback may be limited.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.3 | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 64% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 59% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (136 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child is happy
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
70%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other19.7%
Black African19.0%
Other15.9%
White British15.1%
Black Caribbean7.9%
Mixed Other6.6%
Black Other3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
traveller_irish0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.53341, -0.06629 · N1 5JU
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park rated by Ofsted?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2025.
Is City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park a good school?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park scores 89.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park?
Based on 136 Ofsted Parent View responses, City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park in GCSEs?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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